EAST ALTON, Ill. — Premier Air Center at St. Louis Regional Airport (KALN) has acquired West Star Aviation, an FBO in Grand Junction, Colo., and West Star Avionics of Hiawatha, Iowa. 800-922-2421.
Atlantic Aviation takes over two California FBOs
DALLAS — Atlantic Aviation has acquired FBOs at two California airports: John Wayne Airport in Orange County and Palm Springs International Airport. Atlantic now has 12 locations, including FBOs in New Orleans, Long island, Teterboro, Houston and Philadelphia.
Wilson Air Center adds Charlotte location
MEMPHIS — Wilson Air Center is set to open a second location at Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT). Wilson Air will operate from the former Signature location on the field. In an agreement between Charlotte/Douglas International Airport and Wilson Air Center, the airport retains ownership of the facilities, but Wilson Air Center will run the day-to-day […]
Employees take over Muncie Aviation Co.
MUNCIE, Ind. — The employees of Muncie Aviation Co. have purchased the company through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The Delaware County Airport FBO, which has 60 employees, is one of the oldest distributors of Piper aircraft. It is also a Socata distributor. 800-289-7141.
Aircraft Engine Services to open distribution center at Space Coast Regional
TITUSVILLE, Fla. — Aircraft Engine Services, Inc. has inked a deal to open a new distribution center for piston aircraft engines at Space Coast Regional Airport (TIX). “We needed a distribution site with a port,” said Luc de Gaspe Beaubien, Aircraft Engine Services director of sales, marketing, and service. “Another important advantage offered by the […]
Need a coach to see you through buying an airplane?
Purchasing an airplane can be a complicated process, one that drives away many prospective buyers. That’s why AvCoach was formed. Based in Oxford, Conn., AvCoach is a consulting/coaching firm that helps guide potential airplane owners through a potentially intimidating process. “Our goal is to find out what the client’s expectations are and then match those […]
FAA picks Lockheed Martin to operate AFSS
The FAA has selected a team headed by Lockheed Martin to provide services now offered by the agency’s Automated Flight Service Stations. The five-year contract, with an option for five more years, is estimated at $1.9 billion. FAA officials say turning AFSS duties over to Lockheed Martin will save $2.2 billion over the next 10 […]
Global Flyer launch still uncertain
Launch date for the Virgin Atlantic GlobalFlyer’s world-record attempt remains uncertain. As of press time, the launch date had been set for sometime between Feb. 8 and 11, moved up from Feb. 6 because of weather and “other unfavorable takeoff conditions,” according to officials at the Salina Municipal Airport in Kansas, where Steve Fossett is […]
Ranger Jet rebuilding from Charlie
Ranger Jet Center, an FBO at Florida’s Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM), is rapidly rebuilding facilities destroyed by Hurricane Charley. Despite the loss of more than 30,000 square feet of hangar space, Ranger is building back 42,000 square feet of new corporate aircraft storage space, which is scheduled for completion in mid-March. Ranger also is in […]